OIKOS (Design for Ecosystemic Spaces) focuses on Ecotechnology in close collaboration with entrepreneurial sectors, in order to create opportunities in which design is an added value. Another core line is defined by the study and development of design research methodologies. Ontologically, it explores the concept of “designed spaces” in all its variants.
Mission
- to design sustainable future scenarios;
- to foster the values of responsible design;
- to generate a more critical attitude towards consumerism;
- to study research design methodologies;
- to cultivate a holistic perception regarding the ‘designed complex world’;
- to contribute to reducing pressure on ecosystems.
Projects
- CULTURALITY – CULTUral heritage in RurAL remote areas for creative tourism and sustainabilITY
- RODI – Implementation of production capacity for the production of high-end rims for bicycles (Mountain Bike and E-BIKE)
- Illiance – Cork composites for hydrogen tank lining and distribution network sealing.
- Celeste – Public streetlight for light pollution prevention.
- 3RMoMo – Recover, Rethink and Revalue the Modern Movement in Asturias. Architecture and Design (1939-1975)
- Projeto Covid Porta Aberta SI IDT (2020-2021) – SI I&DT
- Dat is Design
- CRAFT
Board of coordinators
Keywords
- Ecotechnology, Design Methodologies, Aesthetics, Designed Spaces.